The Ohio Independent Baptist, March 1971

Youth Biblethon Son1ething new was introduced when 25 young people trom the First Baptist Church of Strongsville, Ohio and the Beebeto\vn Baptist Church got together for a "Bible– thon,,. The goal v. as to read the Bible through, in shifts around the clock during this past Christmas-New Year holiday season. The marathon was completed in 55 hours and 20 minutes. All the reading was done in a vacant store in Strongs– ville. Passers-by were able to look in on the readers. Other 1 ·oung people distributed tracts to all on-lookers. The young person reading was seated at one of the store windows. In the opposite window was a large display of Bibles in various languages with a background visual aid illustrating the ministry of the Bible with a lamp, milk carton, bread, artificial meat, hammer, mirror and sword ... ""ith related verses. A public address system provided Christmas gospel music. The Lord blessed this endeavor. One Catholic youth professed Christ as Savior. A Jehovah Witness called asking inquiring questions. Every contact is being followed up. Both Pastor Schurdell of Beebetown and Pastor Strick– )and of Strongsville assisted the 1 ' 0 1 1ng people in this project. Sandusky Church Dedicates Building Burning Ceremony A prayer, a vision and God's blesings resulted in the "burning" ceremony, January 10, 1971 , at the First Bap– tist Church, LaGrange, Ohio. Those seen above celebrating the last note burning are : Chas. Mekoleske, Pastor Helmick, Dick Demaline, Floyd Shaffer, Noel Hack and Geo. Howard. The church also purchased a new $9,600 bus. This was delivered in March of 1970. It is used regularly each Sunday and by groups within the church for various activities. First Baptist Church is now averaging 280 in Sunday School. Please Be Patient! The recent $400,000 fire at THE BUCKEYE PRESS where our magazine - THE OHIO INDEPENDENT · BAPTIST - is printed did far more damage than we had first imagined. Records, copy and the like, however, are gradually being restored. In time, we should be back on a regular schedule once again. Bear with us and pray for us! PLEASE!! Distinctively Baptistic ...that's the character of our literature! Presenting the great fundamental doctrines of Scripture to the pupil in language that he can understand. This Bible– centered, pupil-related literature that has the proper approach to the Scriptures can be ordered today from Regular Baptist Press. Send for free sample pac~et. Regular Baptist Press 1800 Oakton Boulevard • Des Plaines, Ill. 60018 The Calvary Baptist Church of Sandusky. Ohio recently held a Dedi– cation Service at which they dedi– cated 'unto the Lord" their lovely new Church sanctuary and educational facilities. Their lovely new building 1s a thing of beauty. We hope in a later issue to have a picture to show our readers. The Lord is richly bless– ing the ministry of Rev. David Mar– steller, pastor of the Sandusky church. THE HEBREW AND CHRISTIAN SOCIETY 6 A New approach to Training Christian leaders Write today for information Spurgeon Baptist College 169 Lake Morton Drive Lakeland, Florido 33801 MARCH, 1971 - AKRON COLUMBUS DAYTON CLEVELAND 291-3280 928-5 538 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 237-1604 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 434-6348 BOSTON, MASS. 787-3506 781-4825 926-9743 ~ BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS JEWISH MISSIONARIES IN CLEVELAND ~ Director: Leeland H. C rotts Mrs. Leeland C rotts, Mi ss Carolyn Renner, Miss Carol A. Mciver 4205 C hester Avenue C leveland, Ohio 44103 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST